CELEBRATING T WENT Y-SIX YEARS
OF EXCELLENCE
June 27th – July 1st
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the University of Delaware
• Destination Sky and Beyond (entering 3rd or 4th)
• Destination Space (entering 4th or 5th)
• Destination Flight (entering 5th or 6th)
• Destination Orbit (entering 6th, 7th, or 8th)
Fee: $275 • $50 non-refundable application fee is
included in this amount.
The Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation (DASEF)
exists to inspire and educate the people of the Delaware
Valley in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) through the use of our academies,
presentations, professional development, events, and
activities and our new Innovation Technology, and
Exploration Center (ITEC).
July 10th – 15th
Overnight at the University of Delaware
• Destination Moon (entering 7th, 8th, or 9th)
• Destination Mars (entering 8th, 9th, or 10th)
Since 1990, the objective of the DAA is to provide hands-on
training and experience in aerospace-related activities and
fields. Throughout the week, cadets are continually challenged
to think, design, solve, build, and work cooperatively. All
academies are designed to integrate the study of STEM
using Earth and Space education as the unifying framework.
Fee: $600 • $50 non-refundable application fee is
included in this amount.
F UL L DAY AC A D E M I E S
June 20th – 24th: 1/2 Day at Environmental Outpost
Destination Ocean (entering 1st or 2nd ) –
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Destination Dinosaur (entering 2nd or 3rd ) –
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $125 Half Day • $50 non-refundable application
fee is included in this amount.
Environmental Outpost is located at:
585 Big Oak Road, Smyrna, DE 19977
Visit www.dasef.org for directions
All cadets will receive an academy T-shirt, handbook, and
resources about the new high-tech world they are entering.
DASEF
Orbit cadets complete work on
the International Space Station.
Engineering is an important
part of the academies.
We Are Very Proud
to Announce the
2016 Delaware
1. Destination Sky and Beyond (entering 3rd and 4th)
features a week of creative problem solving challenges
including Powers of Ten, Millions of Stars, planets, space
habitats, and rovers.
In addition, cadets participate in exciting activities
based on the physics of
flight, leading to a training
flight in the Boeing Simulator.
Fee: $275
Sky and Beyond cadets pilot
a Boeing Elementary Simulator
2. Destination Space
after learning flight dynamics.
(entering 4th and 5th)
features a series of experiments conducted in a space
laboratory like NASA’s “White Room”. The results and
solutions could have the potential to benefit the human
race. Cadets will discover and learn about concepts from
ground to space including simple machines, engineering, circuitry, science, weather, and computer training.
Plan on constructing and launching a bottle rocket.
Fee: $275
3. Destination Flight (entering 5th and 6th) focuses on an
in-depth study of the principles of flight and cutting edge
studies of the FAA and NASA aeronautic programs.
Cadets will apply their acquired knowledge as they
operate our advanced flight simulators and hovercraft.
Fee: $275
4. Destination Orbit (entering 6th,
7th, and 8th) includes the
following areas of study: Space
Architecture, Living in Space,
Physics of Space, Rocketry, and
Planetary Studies. Highlights of
the week include a trip to Dover
Aerospace Academy
The Academy Staff is ready to assist and engage your children.
Cadets in Flight get first hand
instruction on flight simulation.
Air Force Base, a presentation by ILC Dover (the
manufacturer of NASA’s space suits) and construction
of a model rocket that is launched on the final day.
Fee: $275
H A L F DAY AC A D E M I E S
5. Destination Ocean (entering 1st and 2nd) will be
held at the Outpost at our site in Smyrna, DE. Children
will set out on an imaginative learning voyage where
they will observe and explore above and below the
ocean. Ships, shells, sea creatures, fish, and some
pirates will make for an exciting week. Morning
session: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fee: Half day session $125
6. Destination Dinosaur (entering 2nd and 3rd) will be
held at the Outpost at our site in Smyrna, DE.
Children will
participate in a
dinosaur dig in
“The Pit”. Bones will
be excavated and
assembled.
Different species of
Dino cadets construct glow-in-thedinosaurs will be
dark dinosaurs.
studied using
creative approaches and activities. Afternoon
Session: 1 – 4 p.m. • Fee: $125
Hands-on Learning: In all of the academies, cadets design
and build structures such as space and weather stations,
planes, and airports. Engineering and construction skills are
used in all levels. All of the academies focus on cooperative
learning, team building activities, and leadership skills.
OV E R N I G H T AC A D E M I E S
7. Destination Moon (entering 7th, 8th, and 9th) is an
overnight academy held at the University of Delaware.
Cadets will enjoy lessons in crystal development,
advanced rocketry, remote sensing, robotics,
computer simulation, composite materials, and
telescope building. Field trips are planned to Dover
Air Force Base and the Center for Composite Materials.
Fee: $600
8. Destination Mars (entering 8th, 9th, and 10th) is
an overnight academy held at the University of
Delaware. During the academy, cadets will conduct
Mars-related experiments and take part in a
computer simulation. They will assemble a space
station underwater, build a magnetic levitation
vehicle, construct and launch a rocket made from
ATK Tactical Propulsion and Controls, Elkton,
spare parts, design a
rover, and simulate
astronaut training.
Cadets hear from
experts on Mars and
take a field trip to
the Iron Hill Park.
Mars cadets finish assembling a
Fee: $600
component of the ISS.
Extended Day Care
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and/or 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
$50 for a.m. • $50 for p.m. • $100 for both every day
Destination Dinosaur
Half Day PM
Extended Care (if attending both)
Destination Sky & Beyond
Destination Space
Destination Flight
Destination Orbit
Extended Care
AM
PM
Student Information
Student’s Name
First
Sex
Birth Date
Destination Moon
Destination Mars
Male
Female
Month
Day
Year
Scholarships
Roommate request (overnight only)
Entering Grade
School
A limited number of need–based scholarships are
available upon request. Deadline is 4/30. Scholarships
will reduce fees, but will be exclusive of the initial
$50 application fee.
Student T-shirt Size: Youth (S, M, L, or XL)
Adult (S, M, L, or XL)
Parent/Guardian Information
Names
Home Phone ( )
Email Address
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
and/or
Cell Phone (
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Fee Calculations
Please fill in the appropriate amounts
Academy Fee
(includes $50 non-refundable registration fee)
Before/After Care
Total
Amount Enclosed
Amount Due on or before June 15
Cadets will be randomly assigned to wings unless
we are notified before June 1. No exceptions.
Dr. Stephanie M.G. Wright, President of the Delaware
AeroSpace Education Foundation heads the staff of the
Academy. Talented experts in a cooperative learning
experience supplement our excellent staff of teachers
and young people. Lessons focus on applied learning
through problem solving. Students learn in small
groups, emphasizing the teamwork necessary in the
real world.
Last
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Mail application and payments to:
Delaware Aerospace Academy
P.O. Box 125
Bear, DE 19701-0125
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Make checks payable to Delaware Aerospace Academy.
A completed application and a $50 non-refundable
fee are required to reserve a space in a session.
Applications accepted until start date or until all academies
are full. Pay in Full: Charge option available online.
No refunds after the academies begin.
For your records
Amount Paid
Amount Owed
Acknowledgements
DASEF would like to thank the following organizations
and businesses for their generous support.
• DASEF Board, Advisory Council and
Honorary Board
• 3M
• AAUW Western Sussex and Wilmington
Branches
• Adams/Ashbee Scholarship Fund
• Agilent Technologies
• Bank of America
• BBD, LLD
• The Boeing Company, Boeing Advanced
Rotorcraft Systems
• Christina Education Enrichment Fund
• Delaware NASA Space Grant Consortium
• Delaware State University: NASA
CREASA/CAOSS
• Delmarva Power
• Dover Air Force Base
• DuPont Company
• IBM
• ILC Dover, Inc.
• Jean and Bruce Kraeuter
• NASA Summer of Innovation
• New Castle Insurance, LTD
• Orbital ATK
• Painted Stave Distilling
• SSS Clutch
• Sutton Bus Company
• TD Bank
• U of DE - C.C.M.
• U of DE - Engineering & Physics
Departments
• Wilmington Flower Market, Inc.
• WSFS
• Yeager Wright Brother’s
Scholarship Fund
Printing Services Provided by
ATK, Elkton, Maryland
www.dasef.org
Overnight Academies
July 10th – 15th
Questions on registration, due dates, or scholarships
should be mailed to the Academy or call
(302) 834-1978.
Delaware Aerospace Academy
P.O. Box 125
Bear, DE 19701-0125
Full Day Academies
June 27th – July 1st
For your records, the Tax ID # for DASEF is 51-0325362
C E L E B R AT I N G T W E N T Y- S I X Y E A R S O F E X C E L L E N C E
Destination Ocean
Half Day AM
DASEF
Half Day at the
Outpost in
Smyrna, DE
June 20th – 24th
NON-PROFIT
ORG. U.S.
POSTAGE PAID
WILMINGTON, DE
PERMIT NO. 1797
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Wisdom begins with Wonder
2016 AC ADEMY AP P LIC ATIO N
DASEF
D e laware
Aerospace
Academy
Summer 2016
DASEF (Delaware AeroSpace
Education Foundation)
P.O. Box 125 • Bear, DE 19701-0125
302.834.1978
www.dasef.org